James Haughton (activist)

James Haughton Jr
Born(1929-10-08)October 8, 1929
Brooklyn, New York City
DiedApril 17, 2016(2016-04-17) (aged 86)
Manhattan, New York City
EducationCity College of New York, New York University
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(m. 1966⁠–⁠1987)​

James Haughton Jr. (October 8, 1929 – April 17, 2016) was a prominent American civil rights activist, labor leader, community organizer, and social worker. Haughton is most widely known for advocating for racial equality within construction industry unions.

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